HealthChek
HealthChek is Ohio's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
Program. It provides a group of services to children and teens (birth through age 20)
which include: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of HealthChek is to
discover and treat health problems early. These services are marketed as HealthChek
to parents as a set of preventive health screenings with follow-up diagnosis and treatment.
To discover health problems, HealthChek covers eight check-ups in the first two years
of life and annual check-ups thereafter. HealthChek offers a comprehensive physical
examination that includes a:
- medical history
- complete unclothed exam
- developmental assessment
- vision screening
- dental screening
- hearing assessment
- immunization assessment
- lead screening; and
- other services or screenings as needed
If a potential health problem is found, further diagnosis and treatment is covered.
A HealthChek Coordinator is available in each county department of job and family services
to assist Medicaid consumers in getting these services.
For further information please contact (419) 213- 8319.
Healthchek Brochure
Healthchek and Pregnancy Services Assessment
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